Kenosha County Sheriff Investigates Racine Jail Murder

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Davonte M. Carraway (29) of Racine

On December 31, 2024, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office was requested by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a criminal investigation into a Racine County Jail Inmate assault. The victim of this assault was later pronounced deceased on January 1st, 2025.

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The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is submitting one count of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide to the Racine County District Attorney’s Office.

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The suspect is identified as: Davonte M. Carraway.

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The victim will not be identified at this time out of consideration of the family.

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This investigation remains open and active. Nothing further will be released at this time. Carraway had a lengthy criminal history.

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  1. Wow… that dude looks smug as heck! Too bad we have to feed, clothe, and give him free medical treatment for the rest of his life.

  2. Maybe some good can come from this, can we have the person accused of this crime share a cell with the guy accused of jacking off in the Piggly wiggly store?

  3. Should be a pretty simple investigation… cameras everywhere. Only most witnesses ain’t
    Talkin to no po leeses…..

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